If you are in business for yourself, you are, in fact, in sales. Many argue that we are all salespeople in our everyday lives no…
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Training for Endurance. Still Gaining Weight And Other Fitness Pitfalls
I unloaded my bicycle from my car in the trail-head parking lot. The trail is a popular spot especially on weekends, and this was Saturday.…
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Stop The Shock! Extending Your Joint Life
About 3 years ago I noticed that my knees made a creaking sound every time I would squat down. Not when working out, but just to…
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Poorly Managed Protein Can Undo Your Goals
If your personal trainer, athletic coach, or dietitian has ever preached to you about the merits of protein in your diet, consider yourself to be…
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Fitness Multi-Level Marketing for Personal Trainers: Yay or Nay?
Opportunity surrounds us in the fitness industry. Every week I get contacted by someone who has an “intriguing opportunity to share”. Isagenix, DoTERRA, BeachBody, Vemma,…
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How to Keep Great Employees
Managing turnover is not exactly fun, and it’s certainly not a timesaver. In fact, it’s the opposite. But in the fitness industry it happens over…
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Obesity-related Work Absences Cost U.S. Businesses $8.65B per Year, Study Finds
Not only does obesity come with health costs at a personal level, it also impacts the economy. According to the results of a new study,…
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Three Big Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Starting a business is a major event and one that must be taken seriously. With all the moving parts, fluctuations in economy, changes in marketing,…
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NFPT Trainer Spotlight: Vincent Russo
Vincent is involved in the Men’s Health Ultimate Guy Contest and needs our votes! Click the link and click “Vote”, up and left from the picture.…
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Three Things You Need to Know About Beach Running
My recent visit to Myrtle Beach was filled with beautiful scenery, a bit of adventure, and a good deal of great food. Admittedly, the great…
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The Importance of Juxtaposing Mindfulness and Fitness
What’s on your mind when you exercise? We all exercise for different reasons. Sometimes our reasons vary with the workout itself: perhaps we prefer training…
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Serve It Up and Have a Ball: The Benefits of Tennis
Spring and summer are the two favorite seasons for many outdoor sports enthusiasts. At this time of year, parks abound with softball leagues for all…
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